Host a Holiday Party for Your Pet (+ Their Pals)

The family pet gets a holiday stocking, so why not throw your beloved pooch a party to celebrate the holiday season? Get our treat recipes and decorating ideas for the perfect paw-ty.

As most pet-parents would know, it's preferable to not invite cats to a doggy party or dogs to a kitty party. Plan to only invite one or the other. Also, a dog party is not the ideal time to bring a new dog into the social mix, and it's definitely not a good place for an aggressive dog or any dog you're unsure about. Get more tips to make your pet-focused party a success.

Just as with any party, invitations set a festive mood and serve as handy reminders for details such as when, where and what to expect. Easily create custom invites using this downloadable template. If you plan on hand-delivering the invites, attach a treat for the four-legged recipient.

This isn't the time to break out fine china. Instead, look for sturdy-but-stylish melamine and plastic dishware. String shatterproof teal and blue orbs on a floral wire for an easy DIY ornament garland. Hang it above the treat table and well out of reach of the guests' paws.